Canadian Wildfire Smoke’s Health Impact on NYC Residents May Have Been Less Than Feared
THURSDAY, Aug. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Living through days of smoky air from Canadian wildfires in June was unpleasant for New York City residents, but new data shows it wasn’t as immediately concerning for their lungs as feared.The research find…
Learn MoreDogs Can Tell When You’re Talking to Them, and Might Prefer Female Voices
THURSDAY, Aug. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Mothers use sing-song language to talk to their infants. Their dogs respond to it, too, according to a new study. Researchers in Hungary also found that dogs have greater brain sensitivity to the speech dire…
Learn MoreWhat Is That Ice Cream-Induced ‘Brain Freeze,’ Anyway?
THURSDAY, Aug. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Anyone who has quickly slurped up a milkshake or chomped on a snow cone knows the sharp, brief pain of “brain freeze.”Its cause is a mystery, but it’s not harmful, according to experts at University of Texas…
Learn MoreCOVID Vaccine Boosters Crucial for Some Cancer Patients: Study
THURSDAY, Aug. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cancer patients with immune systems weakened by treatment are among the groups most concerned about the continued spread of COVID-19 and the chance of the infection becoming severe.New research suggests more…
Learn MoreLong COVID May Affect More Patients Than Previously Thought
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Some patients with postviral syndrome (PVS) after suspected COVID-19 have detectable severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-specific humoral and cell-mediated immune responses, accordi…
Learn MoreHealth Care System Unable to Meet Needs of Elderly Living Alone With Cognitive Issues
WEDNESDAY, August 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Living alone with cognitive impairment results in substantial barriers in access to services, according to a study published online August 18 in JAMA Network Open.Elena Portacolone, Ph.D., from the Instit…
Learn MoreParents Say Too Much Screen Time, Social Media Are Biggest Concerns
WEDNESDAY, August 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Overuse of devices, screen time, and social media are the top health concerns of two-thirds of U.S. parents, according to results of the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health re…
Learn MoreFDA: Do Not Use Dr. Berne’s and LightEyez Eye Drops Due to Bacteria, Fungus
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday advised people to avoid purchasing and immediately stop using Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5 percent Solution and LightEyez MSM Eye Drops—Eye Repair because the dro…
Learn MoreOne in Five Women Report Mistreatment During Maternity Care
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — About one in five women report mistreatment during maternity care, with mistreatment reported more often by Black, Hispanic, and multiracial respondents, according to a Vital Signs report published online A…
Learn MoreMillions More Americans May Have Long COVID Than Thought
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Millions of Americans swear they’re suffering the symptoms of long-haul COVID, but are greeted with eye rolls because they never were formally diagnosed with COVID-19.Their claims need to be taken more seri…
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